Accelerated MPH in Global Health

The accelerated master of public health (MPH) degree in global health is aimed at experienced public health professionals interested in enhancing their knowledge of global health issues and building upon leadership skills.

Skills

Develop skills in areas like program management, research, and communication.

Global Health Core Competencies

Upon completion of the MPH degree, students will be able to:

Assess the major forces that influence the health of populations around the world

Critique major global priorities and the reasons for their prioritization

Critique the evidence for improving health delivery systems and health status of individuals, communities and populations around the world

Conduct research, including formulation of specific research aim, conducting a literature review and formulating a hypothesis and selecting appropriate methodologies related to the emphasis.

Compose a written scientific thesis that is consistent with department guidelines and relevant writing style sources

Present the key methods, findings and public health implications of research on a poster and verbally communicate to an audience of public health professionals

Jobs

Past graduates from the accelerated MPH in global health track have gone on to acquire such job titles as: Program Director, Consultant for International Organization, Research Director/Investigator, and more.

Click the pie chart to see careers of alumni, by sector.

Admission Requirements

In addition to the SOPHAS application, all applicants will need to submit the following materials when applying to Rollins:

We do not have specific GPA or GRE score requirements. However, due to the strength of our applicant pool, admission is very unlikely if the score on any of the three portions of the GRE is below the 60th percentile.

Accelerated Program Requirements

5 years of full-time, post baccalaureate public health-relevant work experience or a professional graduate degree in a field relevant to public health + at least three years of public health-relevant work experience

Students should include a statement outlining their proposed thesis topic and thesis chair with their SOPHAS application.

Degree Requirements

42 credit hours: Includes a thesis and an applied practice experience.

Core Requirements

I. RSPH core (14 credits)

Course Number

Course Title

Credit Hours

BIOS 500

Statistical Methods I with Lab

4

BSHE 500

Behavioral and Social Sciences in Public Health

2

EPI 530

Epidemiologic Methods I with Lab

4

EH 500

Perspectives in Environmental Health

2

HPM 500

Intro to US Health Care System

2

PUBH 500

Introduction to Public Health

0

PUBH 500

Inter-Professional Team Training

0

PUBH 502

Public Health Development

0

II. Department core (7 credits)

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Course Number

Course Title

Credit Hours

GH 501

Evidence Based Global Health Policies Programs and Research

3

GH 595

Applied Practice Experience

0

GH 595R

Thesis/Special Study Project

0

III. Methods Requirements (9 credits total minimum)

Students are required to complete 9 credits in approved methods courses from which you might select from a list of approved methods courses. Students receive advise on methods course selection from their Faculty and Academic Advisors.

Accelerated Sample Schedules

Fall Semester

Fall Semester (17 Credit Hours)

BIOS 500

Statistical Methods I w/lab (4 credits)

EPI 530

Epi Methods I w/lab (4 credit hours)

GH 501

Evidence Based Global Health Policies Programs and Research (3 credits)

Summer Semester

Culminating Experiences

Applied Practice Experience

All Rollins MPH and MSPH students are required to complete a 200-400 hour The Applied Practice Experience (APE) is a unique opportunity for graduate students to integrate and apply practical skills and training learned through coursework in a professional public health work environment. In most cases, students can use a part-time work position, graduate assistantship or internship to meet the Applied Practice Experience requirement. The Applied Practice Experience is a significant educational experience that requires a minimum of 200 clock hours in a public health agency, institution, or community under the supervision of a Field Supervisor and the guidance of the student's department and/or the Office of Career Development.